Parish Newsletter 04-10-2026

27^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 04/10/2026

Please pray for Sheila O’Donoghue, Lissivigeen and Dublin;

Bridget (Ciss) Casey (née Redpath), Killarney. May they rest in peace.

Priest on duty this weekend: Fr. Sean Murphy 064 6631014/ Mobile 087 6501998 (for emergencies only).

Masses for the coming week

Fri 2^nd Oct (First Friday)	7.00pm 7.30pm	Rosary & Benediction Private Intention
Sat 3^rd Oct	7.30pm	Freddie O’Sullivan R.I.P. Lyreatough Jackie & Bridie Doolan R.I.P. Inchicullane
Sun 4^th Oct	11.30am	John P. O’Connor R.I.P. Clashnagarrane Timmy & Hannah O’Connor R.I.P. Glounonea
Mon 5^th Oct	7.30pm	Anabla Stations (See below for details)
Tues 6^th Oct	9.30am 10-6pm 6-7pm	Andrew & Kitty McCarthy and their sons-in-law, Danny Healy & Niall Buckley R.I.P. Kilcummin Post Office Adoration Legion of Mary Meeting (Sacristy)
Thur 8^th Oct	7.30pm	Con & Mary Sheahan R.I.P. Rathanane
Sat 10^th Oct	7.30pm	Connie, Joan, Noel & Bernice McCarthy R.I.P Glounonea John, Margaret & Lill Daly R.I.P. Buddihans
Sun 11^th Oct	11.30am	Hannah & Denis Devane, Tralee & Ventry and Fr. Sheamus McKenna R.I.P. Ballyferriter

10^th & 11^th Oct	Readers	Eucharistic Ministers	Altar Servers
Vigil 7.30pm	K. Friel	G. O’Sullivan J. Cooney	A. McSweeney L. O’Sullivan O’Rourke C. Ahern
Sun 11.30am	P. O’Donoghue	N. McCarthy N. Fleming	C. Blake E. Nagle T. O’Donoghue

Offertory Collection: €860.00. Míle Buíochas.

Church Collection Rota for October: Saturdays 7.30pm: M. O’Sullivan & S. O’Sullivan; Sunday 11.30am: J. Moriarty & M. O’Donoghue.

Baptism: We would like to welcome Orla Sarah Jane Scanlan and Eve Maireád Scanlan into God’s family with joy. Congratulations to their parents and wishing them many years of health and happiness.

Stations for the Anabla Area will take place on Monday, 5^th October in Anabla N. School at 7.30pm. Townlands include Anabla, Inch, Raheen, Tournanough, Lyreatough, Milleen, Maulyarkane and Knockmanaugh.

Confession will be held this Saturday, October 3^rd after 7.30pm Mass.

Communal First Saturday devotions will be held this Sat, 3^rd October, in the Church of the Resurrection, Killarney. It will begin at 8.45am with introductory prayers followed by the Rosary at 9am. Mass at 9.30am, with 15 minutes of meditation immediately after Mass. Confession at 8.30am.

Kilcummin Looking Good will be holding a church gate collection next weekend, the 10^th and 11^th October. Your support would be appreciated.

Scór na bPáistí will be commencing shortly for anyone from 3^rd - 6^th class interested in the following; Figure dancing, Solo Singing, Music Group, Solo Music, Ballad Group, Novelty Act, Quiz and Set Dancing. Please contact Maria O’Leary on 087 4619954 by Thur. 15^thOctober for more information.

Mission Month online talk: The Diocese of Kerry invites you to an online talk, One in Christ, United in Mission, with Fr. Michael Kelly, Director of Mission Ireland, and Miriam Hanlon from Asdee, who volunteered in East Africa. They will share their mission experiences and reflect on why it matters today. Thursday 15^th October at 7.30pm. To register, visit dioceseofkerry.ie

The Irish Synodal Pathway has printed the working document containing the proposals to be voted on at the National Synodal Gathering on the 17^th of October. To read the document and share your thoughts on these proposals, please visit https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/natsyn/

University Hospital Kerry Annual Remembrance Service: Open invitation for parents and their families who have lost a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, fetal anomaly, stillbirth or neonatal death. This service will be held in the Hospital Chapel of Christ the Healer on Sunday, 11^th October at 2.30pm. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.

Junior Set Dancing: Classes continue every Friday at 7pm for beginners/ intermediates and 8pm for advanced. All children are welcome, including children from outside the Parish. For info contact Mary on 087 9620135.

Volunteer Drivers needed in Kerry: The Irish Cancer Society is seeking compassionate volunteer drivers to join our Transport Team. We are currently looking for drivers in Kerry, particularly those who can drive to hospitals in Limerick. As a volunteer driver, you will bring patients attending chemotherapy appointments to hospital and safely home again. By giving your time, you can help make travelling for treatment a little easier for people affected by cancer. If you can spare 2 days per month, have a valid driving licence, and a safe, reliable vehicle, you are the perfect candidate to make a difference. The Irish Cancer Society provides training and support before you begin volunteering. Your time can make a meaningful difference, providing practical support and reassurance to patients when they need it most. Please contact Monica or Emily at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information on how to become a volunteer driver.

Masses can be viewed on webcam: https://www.churchservices.tv/kilcummin

Prayer to St. Francis

Lord, make me a channel of your peace,

Where there is hatred, let me sow love,

Where there is injury, pardon;

Where there is doubt, faith;

Where there is despair, hope;

Where there is darkness, light;

Where there is sadness, joy;

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek:

To be consoled as to console;

To be understood as to understand;